Piton Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

2010

AUM

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Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 14 August, 2026

Profile

Piton Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Amsterdam. Founded in 2010, the firm is led by a team of experienced investors, including Greg Lockwood and Edouard Mercier. The team consists of eight professionals, including four partners, who focus on investing in online businesses that benefit from network effects. This strategic focus allows them to identify and support companies with significant growth potential.

The firm primarily invests in the digital sector, with a focus on e-commerce, fintech, edtech, gaming, and real estate technology. Piton Capital typically participates in Series A rounds, particularly in European startups, and has a history of co-investing with other notable funds such as VNV Global. While specific check sizes are not disclosed, their investments are generally in the early to growth stages. The firm has a diverse portfolio, including two unicorns and several successful exits.

Notable investments by Piton Capital include FanDuel - a sports betting company, DocPlanner - a healthcare appointment booking platform, and AutoTrader.ca - an online automotive marketplace. These investments highlight their focus on leveraging network effects to drive growth and achieve successful exits.

Industry

Consumer Products Digital Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Software

Contacts

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FAQs about Piton Capital

Piton Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Piton Capital is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Piton Capital was founded in 2010.
Piton Capital invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Digital, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, SaaS, Software.
Piton Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Piton Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Piton Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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